Madonna and Child with a Bunch of Grapes 1525

Lucas Cranach the Elder's "Madonna and Child with a Bunch of Grapes" (1525), now in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, Germany, is a classic example of Northern Renaissance religious painting. Cranach's signature style, characterized by elongated figures and delicate features, is evident in the Virgin Mary and Christ Child. The painting depicts a tender moment between mother and son, with the Christ Child holding a bunch of grapes, a symbol of the Eucharist. The setting, with a distant cityscape and lush foliage, creates a sense of serenity and devotion.